"commissary general" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: commissary generals [plural], commissaries general [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s|commissaries general}} commissary general (plural commissary generals or commissaries general)
  1. The head of the department for supplying provisions etc. to an army.
    Sense id: en-commissary_general-en-noun-RVuoPH0z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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